Our environmental responsibility

To meet the unprecedented challenges we are facing, acceleration is needed. At Vattenfall we are ready to do our part.   

Good environmental performance is fundamental for the success of our business and environmental aspects are managed as an integrated part of our business.

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint, with a focus on climate, biodiversity and the application of circular economy principles. We believe that continuous improvement of environmental performance is a prerequisite for sound business development, and environmental considerations are part of our daily operations.

Environmental policy

Our environmental policy is valid throughout the entire Vattenfall Group and provides the basis for the environmental management system.

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Environmental governance

Effective governance structures and management systems are essential to ensure that environmental policies and practices are implemented consistently and effectively.

To steer how we work to meet our policy commitments, we have developed an internal environmental action plan, which is used to track progress against targets and key activities.

Principles and minimum requirements for climate, biodiversity and circularity are also outlined in our environmental management system. Almost 100 % of our energy production sites also have certified environmental management systems, which is important for ensuring legal compliance and continuous improvement.

Biodiversity

We are committed to protecting and enhancing biodiversity across our operations.

Circularity

Circularity is essential to securing future resource needs, reducing costs, and achieving our sustainability targets.

News and press releases

From theory to practice – how circularity could permeate companies’ value chains

Most companies recognise the importance of circularity, but turning ambition into action remains a challenge. What does it take to move from ambition to action – and make circularity part of...

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Why electrification cannot wait

When fossil-fuel prices rise, households and businesses feel the impact. Switching to fossil-free electricity can reduce that exposure. Europe worked hard to increase fossil-free electricity...

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Two maintenance workers on a turbine rotor blade in an onshore wind farm.

Vattenfall Business Area Wind maintains leader status in IRBC assessment

Vattenfall’s Business Area Wind has once again been recognised as a Leader in the IRBC assessment, reflecting continued progress in responsible and sustainable business practices.

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See also

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Vattenfall is a part of, and a partner to, society.

Person in high-visibility clothing standing on a yellow access staircase beside a wind turbine tower and blade.

Vattenfall has formulated a strategy to reach our goal of fossil freedom.

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We are driving the transition towards a fossil-free energy system.